Best museums in South Florida

January 24, 2013|Sun-Sentinel

Is it too rainy or too sunny to be outdoors? If so, spend your day inside at one of South Florida's museum. You can learn about anything from science experiments and fossils to mapping the stars and alligator wrestling.

1. Flagler Museum -- One Whitehall Way (from I-95, take Okeechobee Boulevard East exit, cross Royal Palm Bridge to Cocoanut Row, head north to Whitehall Way), Palm Beach; 561-655-2833. This historic Gilded Age home of Florida pioneer Henry Flagler was built in 1902 and is now restored to its original splendor. Museum highlights include tours, exhibits and Flagler's personal railcar. Guided tours. Admission: $8, $3. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.